We’re in the middle of a fertility crisis — and much of it traces back to the food we eat, the toxins we’re exposed to, and the outdated prenatal nutrition advice women are still being given.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE — bestselling author of Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Fertility — to talk about what women really need before, during, and after pregnancy.

We cover:

• Why preconception nutrition matters long before you try to conceive
• The nutrients that actually move the needle for fertility and pregnancy outcomes
• How to support detox pathways safely (even during pregnancy)
• The truth about gestational diabetes and the flawed glucose test
• Why postpartum depletion is so common — and how to rebuild your nutrient stores
• The emotional side of nourishment: guilt, cravings, perfectionism, and self-trust
• How traditional cultures cared for new mothers — and what we can learn from them
• Why our fertility crisis is a reflection of deeper environmental and societal breakdowns

This episode isn’t just for pregnant women — it’s for anyone who wants to understand how we’ve drifted so far from real nourishment and what it looks like to return to it.

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Resources:

• Real Food for Pregnancy
• Real Food for Fertility
• LilyNicholsRDN.com

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Spencer Doman joins me to share the life-changing philosophy behind The Doman Method, a globally respected approach to child brain development that’s helped thousands of children, including those with autism and developmental delays, reach their fullest potential.

We talk about the real science of early learning, why the first three years of life are the most important for brain growth, and how everyday parents can shape their child’s cognitive, physical, and emotional foundation—no degree or fancy preschool required.

Spencer explains why movement is brain-building, how screens affect speech and social skills, and what parents can do to nurture strong language, balance, coordination, and curiosity from birth. He also opens up about his grandfather Glenn Doman’s pioneering work, his family’s legacy, and how The Doman Method continues to transform lives today.

Whether you’re a new parent, a soon-to-be parent, or raising a neurodivergent child, this conversation will inspire you to rethink everything you’ve been told about learning—and rediscover your power as your child’s first and most important teacher.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The six pillars of early development: vision, hearing, movement, manual skills, balance, and language
• The link between tummy time, crawling, and reading
• Why real human connection—not screens—builds the strongest brains
• How parents can naturally boost their child’s learning in just 10 minutes a day
• Hope and healing for children with autism and developmental delays

Resources:

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Check out Doman Learning website to join 100,000s of parents who have used the Doman Method® to teach their children reading, math and other subjects before school age.

Interested in their program for kids with special needs? Check out Doman International

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If you’ve ever felt trapped by the traditional health insurance system—high premiums, endless bureaucracy, and the frustration of fighting for coverage—you’ll want to hear this.

In this episode, I sit down with Andy Schoonover, founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to health insurance that uses crowdfunding to pay medical bills directly. I recently became a CrowdHealth member myself and, for the first time in my adult life, happily don’t have health insurance anymore.

Andy breaks down exactly how CrowdHealth works, why he built it, and what makes it different from anything else out there. We talk about:

• Why paying doctors directly creates better healthcare
• How emergencies, pregnancies, and even cancer treatments are handled
• What happens when bills reach hundreds of thousands of dollars
• Whether preventative care like acupuncture is supported
• How CrowdHealth members are incentivized to stay healthy
• And what the future of healthcare could look like if people took power back from insurance companies

Andy Schoonover is founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to health insurance that provides a revolutionary way of paying for healthcare bills through crowdfunding. Schoonover was previously CEO of VRI, a healthcare technology company focused on monitoring patients with chronic conditions out of their homes. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.

Sponsored By:

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Interested or ready to join CrowdHealth? Use code CLAUDIA to get a major discount: $99/month for your first 3 months of membership!

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Austin Tarzan is known for living what he teaches. As the founder of Organic Jaguar, he’s created a line of products — from hair care and deodorant to shower filters and organic cotton boxers — that prove clean living can actually be done right. But his impact extends far beyond products.

Austin has become a powerful voice for a generation of men ready to reclaim their health, their strength, and their sense of purpose. A former Marine, he blends discipline with holistic wisdom, challenging the noise in the wellness industry and reminding people that true health is both physical and emotional. He talks openly about inner work, therapy, and how emotional wellness is not about weakness — it’s about becoming a more grounded, resilient man.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why Austin is almost always barefoot, and what grounding does for the body
• How sunlight and circadian rhythm practices can radically shift energy, sleep, and hormones
• The testosterone crisis: why men are struggling and how to reverse it
• The impact of porn and dopamine on men’s health and relationships
• Why emotional wellness and inner work are vital for men — and how it builds strength, not weakness
• The truth about toxins: fragrances, phthalates, synthetic fibers, and hidden disruptors
• How he approaches red light therapy and other biohacking tools — what works and what’s just hype
• What “holistic living” really looks like beyond products
• His long-term mission with Organic Jaguar and the community he’s building

This is a raw and honest conversation about health, discipline, masculinity, and the kind of grounded lifestyle that can change the trajectory of an entire generation.

Resources:

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What happens when a lifelong vegan and plant-based chef begins questioning everything she thought she knew about food, farming, and sustainability?

Mollie Engelhart’s journey from Sage Vegan Bistro in Los Angeles to Sovereignty Ranch in Texas is as disruptive as it is inspiring. In this episode, Mollie opens up about leaving behind a lifetime of veganism, facing backlash from her own community, and embracing regenerative farming as a path back to nature’s design.

We explore why humans are the keystone species in our ecosystem, how death and rebirth play a sacred role on a farm, and why sustainability doesn’t mean what most of us think it does. Mollie also speaks candidly about the reproductive health crisis affecting both men and women, her advocacy for breastfeeding, and what it looks like to raise a family aligned with natural law. Together we question collapse narratives, discuss the traps of efficiency, and imagine a future rooted not in dystopia but in abundance.

If you’ve ever wrestled with cultural dogma, wondered how food and farming impact the bigger picture of human health, or wanted to know what it takes to truly live in sync with the land, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

Resources:

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What if the “clean” protein powder in your pantry isn’t so clean after all?

In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Amdrup, founder of Puori, to unpack the shocking results of the Clean Label Project’s latest protein powder study. We get into the nitty-gritty of what was actually found — from heavy metals lurking in plant and even organic powders, to why chocolate-based proteins are some of the worst offenders.

Oliver breaks down how these contaminants impact your health, why most brands don’t (or won’t) test deeply enough, and what sets truly transparent companies apart. We also cover the real differences between whey, plant, and collagen proteins, what role certifications actually play, and whether you should give up foods like fish or chocolate when toxins feel unavoidable.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea that “everything is toxic,” this conversation is the antidote. It’s equal parts eye-opening and empowering — with practical steps to help you make smarter, safer choices without fear.

Resources:

Puori makes clean, science-backed supplements with full transparency. From third-party tested protein powders to omega-3s and beyond, their mission is to raise the bar in the supplement industry.

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Povilas Sabaliauskas is the founder of Pulsetto, a wellness tech company pioneering non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation as a daily tool for stress relief and nervous system regulation.

What started as a medical device concept has become a sleek, science-backed wearable designed to help people calm anxiety, improve sleep, and support recovery. In this episode, Povilas shares the personal health struggles that sparked the idea, the challenges of bringing deep tech into the wellness space, and why he believes the vagus nerve is the next frontier in health tech.

We explore:

• Why the vagus nerve holds the key to mood, digestion, and resilience

• How Pulsetto works to improve HRV, lower stress, and support recovery

• What the latest studies show on sleep, anxiety, migraines, and athlete performance

• When and how to use Pulsetto for best results

• What it really takes to scale a deep-tech wellness company

If you’ve ever felt stuck in fight-or-flight, struggled with dysregulation, or wondered how to train your body to handle stress better, this conversation will give you both the science and the hope.

Resources:

Get 10% off your Pulsetto device with code HEALINGTHESOURCE

Connect with Povilas on LinkedIn

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Why do we keep choosing emotionally unavailable partners, striving for perfection, or pushing ourselves to the brink of burnout?

In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Baldwin, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trauma-informed coach, to explore the nervous system patterns behind perfectionism, anxious overachieving, childhood imprinting, and why we’re often drawn to partners who reflect our earliest wounds. Sarah unpacks the science of parts work, how trauma shapes our adult behaviors, and what it actually looks like to feel safe in your body—not just in theory, but in daily life.

We talk about:

• Why high-achievers often feel most unsafe in stillness

• How perfectionism can be a survival strategy

• What your nervous system really wants from a partner

• How to rewire your attraction patterns through somatic healing

• What it means to build a relationship with your inner parts

If you’ve ever felt like you're doing “all the right things” but still stuck in the same cycles—this episode is for you.

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